Resetting Windows

- [Voiceover] In this movie I want…to talk about resetting Windows.…Resetting Windows will completely reinstall a…fresh version of Windows on your computer.…You can use this as a troubleshooting measure.…Reinstalling a fresh, clean version of Windows…without affecting your files, or you can choose to…completely wipe out all of the files…from your computer and reinstall, which is a great option…if you're selling or giving away your computer.…Let's see how this works, I'm going to go in to settings,…so I'll go in to the "Start" menu and just hit "Settings"…and I want to go to the option for "Update and Security"…and in to the category, recovery.…

From here, I'm looking for the option to reset…this PC, the very first option here.…Now, I recommend you watch me go through…this process before trying it yourself.…There are two options here and one of those options will…completely erase all of your files,…so approach this with caution.…So, I'm going to hit the "Get Started" button…so we can see our options.…The first option is, "Keep My Files", this will…

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5/2/2017

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7/29/2015

Please be aware that there was a significant update to Windows in August 2016, called the Anniversary Update. If you are using Windows after running the Anniversary Update, you should switch over to a different course, Windows 10 Anniversary Update Essential Training.

Learn all the essential features of Windows 10. This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know to install Windows, customize it to your liking, and start working with files and applications. Author Nick Brazzi shows how to manage folders, use Cortana to search and navigate, browse the web with the new Microsoft Edge browser, and work with Mail, Calendars, and People (aka contacts).

Plus, learn about sharing via a home network, multiuser configurations, security and privacy, and troubleshooting Windows.

Topics include:

Installing or upgrading to Windows 10

Connecting to the Internet

Launching, quitting, and managing applications

Creating, copying, moving, and renaming files and folders

Zipping and unzipping files

Using Cortana to search

Browsing the web with Edge

Sending email

Installing new apps

Sharing files over home networks

Backing up and restoring files

Configuring Windows updates

Using Windows Defender

Skill Level Appropriate for all

8h

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Q: This course was updated on 05/02/2017. What changed?

A: A new video was added that helps you confirm which version of Windows 10 you’re running, to ensure that you’re choosing the right training course.